An International School with French and English as Medium of Instruction The French International School of Pondicherry (FISP), established in 1826, has been in India for two centuries and welcomes French, Indian and international students. Its existence in the country for almost 200 years, reflects the enduring bond France shares with India. It also reinforces the long experience of providing education to non-French students. FISP, being managed directly by the Government of France, subsidises each child’s education by 60% to provide quality education at an affordable cost to all families, especially Indian families. This again reaffirms the deep ties France is strengthening with India. Education here secures each child’s future up to Bachelors and beyond by providing a guaranteed seat in colleges and universities in France and opening doors to greater opportunities in the best institutions of higher studies around the world, including in India. In some countries such as the USA and Canada, the French Baccalaureate offers an advanced placement that can add up to two semesters of academic credits. FISP is part of a global network of over 500 schools around the world that have 350 000 children enrolled. This ensures recognition, relevance and reward internationally. The medium of instruction is French with some subjects taught also in English. A comprehensive structure is created to welcome non-French speaking students so they become fluent in the language. Led by a dedicated team of native French speakers, these students gain adequate proficiency in a few months. They can then blossom in other subjects by learning in French and English. At the beginning of their second year in Secondary School, these students are introduced to a third European language, Spanish or German. Since the creation of the global network of French International Schools, over 1 million students have benefited from its education. So why not your child? A student of the French International School has: The assurance of being perfectly bilingual in two European languages that are also official languages of the United Nations and official languages of the International Olympic Committee. The guarantee of gaining admission into the best universities in the world. France provides a student visa for those graduating from our school. The promise of a student-centric education developing curiosity, critical thinking and a capacity to innovate. The confidence of belonging to a school of excellence and becoming a key actor in the economic development of their country. In a world that is becoming more multi-cultural and multi-national being able to speak leading European languages and understand people from different cultures make students graduating stand out from the rest who have attended English medium schools. Today, fluency in English is the norm; being multi lingual is the exception and the elite! Come be a part of the elite!... Read more
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